Tinnitus is the term used when you hear a sound in the absence of any external sound. Tinnitus sounds can be mild but also loud, and that is quite debilitating. But to understand the causes of tinnitus, we must first look at some of the tinnitus sounds for instance whistling sound, the sound of sea waves crashing, bees humming, the chirping sound of crickets, and sometimes pulsatile like a pulse causing a ringing in the ear. Tinnitus can be caused due to many diseases, and it sometimes becomes difficult to pinpoint the causes of tinnitus.

Dr. Rajesh Bharadwaj, ENT specialist with 37 years of experience enlightens us about the causes of tinnitus and the treatment for the same. 

What is tinnitus? 

What are the symptoms of tinnitus?

What causes tinnitus? 

What are the grades of tinnitus? 

What is an audiogram? 

What are the treatment options for tinnitus? 

What is tinnitus retraining therapy? 

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